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Headline Archives
Welcome to OVC's Headline Archives—a collection of past announcements and news posted on OVC's home page. February 2010 On January 27, 2010, at 2 p.m. ET, to commemorate National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, OVC and OVW will present a Web Forum discussion on serving American Indian sex trafficking victims with Suzanne Koepplinger and Alexandra Pierce, Ph.D. If you missed the most recent discussion about stalking in the workplace, you can download the transcript now! January 2010 Sign up now for the NCVRW subscription list to receive a free copy of the NCVRW Resource Guide and poster and to be notified when the Guide is available to download. Visit the NCVRW page for additional information about the dates, theme, and colors. On January 19, 2010, at 2 p.m. ET, to commemorate National Stalking Awareness Month, OVC and OVW will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on stalking in the workplace with Michael Proctor, former detective with the Westminster Police Department's Family Protection Unit, and Rebecca Dreke, Senior Program Associate, National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center. On December 8, 2009, OVC presented a Web Forum discussion on examining correlations between substance abuse and victimization with Dr. Steven Walker. If you missed it, a transcript is available online. Coping With the Holidays If you are experiencing bouts of sadness, anxiety, and other symptoms of holiday grief this season, help is available. OVC offers resources to help crime victims and their families and friends deal with grief issues, including suggestions from survivors for coping with the holidays and links to national organizations that provide support services to survivors and co-victims of homicide. December 2009 Celebrating 25 Years of VOCA November 2009 On November 18, 2009, at 2 p.m. ET, OVC will present a Web Forum discussion on best practices for working with victims of gang violence with Jeffrey Bergman, a detective in Fairfax County Police Department’s Youth Services Division Gang Unit, and Pamela Kelly, a victim advocate in Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Service Section. On November 4, 2009, in recognition of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, OVC presented a Web Forum discussion on best practices for serving elder abuse victims in Indian Country with Melissa Riley, manager of the Counseling and Faith-Based Services for Crime Victims in Indian Country Training and Technical Assistance Project for Unified Solutions. If you missed the discussion, you can view it online now! On November 4, 2009, at 2 p.m. ET, in recognition of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, OVC will present a Web Forum discussion on best practices for serving elder abuse victims in Indian Country with Melissa Riley, manager of the Counseling and Faith-Based Services for Crime Victims in Indian Country Training and Technical Assistance Project for Unified Solutions. October 2009 On October 26, 2009, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, OVC and OJJDP presented an OVC Web Forum discussion on best practices for helping children exposed to domestic violence. Sherry Hamby, Ph.D., and Miriam Berkman, J.D., M.S.W. hosted the discussion. The National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), is seeking proposals for innovative and collaborative projects to raise public awareness of victims’ rights and services in local communities during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18–24, 2010. Applications are due October 26, 2009. For more information, visit the NCVRW CAP Web site. The Bureau of Justice Statistics presented findings on crime experienced by people with disabilities drawn from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) at the Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities (Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2009). You can view the findings here, Crime Against People With Disabilities, 2007. On September 30, 2009, OVC presented a Web Forum session on the sustainability of victim assistance programs with Jenifer Markowitz, project manager with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. If you missed the discussion, you can view it online now! Information is now available on reporting jobs created as a result of Recovery Act Funding. Please see Calculating and Reporting Job Creation for Recipients of Recovery Act Funding and related FAQs. Access the new Identity Theft Victim Assistance Online Training: Supporting Victims' Financial and Emotional Recovery—an OVC e-learning tool for victim service professionals and allied professionals. Apply now for National Victim Assistance Academy V, February 28–March 5, 2010, in Portland, Oregon. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to participants who complete all the requirements of the Foundation-Level Training, Professional Skill-Building Institute, or Leadership Institute. On September 30, 2009, at 2 p.m. ET, OVC will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on the sustainability of victim assistance programs with Jenifer Markowitz, ND, RN, WHNP-BC, project manager for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Sustainability Technical Assistance Project for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Online Registration is now closed. You may register on-site to attend the Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities (Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2009), where the Bureau of Justice Statistics will present related findings drawn from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). September 2009 On October 19-21, 2009, the conference on Mass Casualty and Violence at Home and Abroad—OVC Assisting Victims of Crime, will be held, bringing together first responders, victim service professionals, policymakers, and experts in mass violence. At the Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities (Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2009), the Bureau of Justice Statistics will present the first findings about nonfatal violent and property crime experienced by persons with disabilities drawn from the National Crime Victimization Survey. Register now to attend!
On September 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. ET, OVC will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for providing campus crime awareness with Alison Kiss, M.S., Director of Programs at Security On Campus, Inc. August 2009 The Office of Management and Budget has issued “Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” See Recovery Act Funding and OVC for more information. OVC is accepting nominations for the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. Nominations are due September 30, 2009. OVC announces the conference on Mass Casualty and Violence at Home and Abroad—OVC Assisting Victims of Crime, to be held October 19-21, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia. The conference will bring together first responders, victim service professionals, policymakers, and experts in mass violence. At the National Professional Training Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities (September 30–October 2, 2009), the Bureau of Justice Statistics will present the first findings about nonfatal violent and property crime experienced by persons with disabilities drawn from the National Crime Victimization Survey, one of the two measures of crime produced by the Department of Justice. Register now to attend! On August 26, 2009, at 2 p.m. ET, OVC will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for serving homeless victims of sexual assault with Jessy Haywood, community educator and trainer at the Center for Women and Families, and Katya Fels Smyth, founder of the Full Frame Initiative and On the Rise, Inc. To receive information about upcoming Sessions, sign up for the Web Forum E-Alert today! OVC is hosting a free Evaluation Webinar to discuss needs assessment and program evaluation principles and practices on August 21, 2009, 1:00–5:00 p.m. e.t. Register by August 14th. On July 22, 2009, OVC presented a Web Forum Guest Host Session with Heather Anne Kamper, LMSW, on best practices for addressing sexual violence against individuals with disabilities. If you missed the discussion, you can view it online now! July 2009 If you missed the July 8th discussion Providing Services for Child Victims of Identity Theft, you can view it online now! On July 22, 2009, OVC will present a Web Forum discussion with Heather Anne Kamper, LMSW, on Best Practices for Addressing Sexual Violence Against Individuals with Disabilities. Visit the OVC Web Forum now to submit questions for Ms. Kamper and return on July 22 at 2 p.m. (eastern time) for the live discussion. Three new funding opportunities, including professional development fellowships, are available to support the development, implementation, enhancement, and provision of crime victim services. Apply now for National Victim Assistance Academy IV, to be held August 2-7, 2009, in Louisville, Kentucky. Continuing Education Units will be awarded to participants who complete all the requirements of the Foundation-Level Training, Professional Skill-Building Institute, or Leadership Institute. Application deadline extended to July 13, 2009! On July 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. (eastern time), OVC and OJJDP will present an OVC Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for providing services for child victims of identity theft with Linda Foley and Paula Pierce, J.D. If you missed the previous Session on working with LGBTIQ survivors of violence, you can download the transcript now! OVC has released the FY 2009 Crime Victims Fund Compensation and Assistance Allocations, which are available on a state-by-state basis. OVC is pleased to announce that its online publication, Implementing SANE Programs in Rural Communities, has won the 2009 National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award—awarded annually to government agencies and individuals for significant publication achievement. The OVC-funded National Professional Training Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities will be held September 30-October 2, 2009, in Denver, CO. For more information visit the conference Web site. Team scholarships worth up to $5,000 to attend the conference are available. Apply by July 1, 2009. The National Crime Victim Law Institute's annual Crime Victim Law & Litigation Conference will be held June 30–July 1, 2009, in Portland, Oregon. For more information visit the NCVLI Web page. June 2009 On June 24, 2009 at 2:00 pm (eastern time), OVC will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for working with LGBTIQ survivors of violence with Avy Skolnik from the New York City Anti-Violence Project. If you missed the previous discussion on responding to people victimized by individuals with mental illnesses, you can view and download the transcript online now! OVC has released the online-only Ethics in Victim Services Curriculum, designed to provide information and skills related to ethical standards in victim services and ethical decisionmaking. Use this download center to gather all the materials you'll need to conduct the training. On May 13, 2009, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) held a Web Forum session on Responding to People Victimized by Individuals with Mental Illnesses. Guest hosts, Carol Dorris and Dr. James Reinhard, cohosted the online discussion, which remains active. Visit the OVC Web Forum today to participate and download a transcript of the event. The Recovery Act of 2009 includes a direct appropriation of $100 million in grant funding to be administered by OVC. Recently, OMB released a memo describing how States can recover administrative costs related to Recovery Act programs and activities more quickly. For more information, visit Recovery Act Funding and OVC. May 2009 Celebrating Victims’ Rights: Attorney General Eric Holder recognizes 10 individuals and programs for their service to crime victims during the April 24 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Awards Ceremony held each year to honor heroic and hard-working individuals for their extraordinary service to crime victims. Apply now for the National Victim Assistance Academy, to be held August 2-7, 2009, in Louisville, Kentucky. Continuing Education Units will be awarded to all participants who complete all the requirements of the Foundation-Level Training, Professional Skill-Building Institute, or Leadership Institute. Apply by June 30, 2009. One cooperative agreement of $500,000 will be awarded to plan and implement the 2011 National SART Training Conference for approximately 1,000 SART professionals. Apply by May 14, 2009. OVC is pleased to announce that its online publication, Implementing SANE Programs in Rural Communities, has been presented a 2009 National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award. The e-pub, which was published in April 2008, received a second-place award in the annual NAGC competition, which recognizes government agencies and individuals for significant publication achievement. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("Recovery Act") of 2009 was signed into law by the President on February 17, 2009. The law included a direct appropriation of $100 million in grant funding to be administered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). Visit Recovery Act Funding and OVC for more information. On May 13, 2009, at 2:00 pm (eastern time), OVC will present a Web Forum Guest Host Session on Responding to People Victimized by Individuals with Mental Illnesses with Carol Dorris and Dr. James Reinhard. If you missed the previous discussion on Forensic Interviewing in Tribal Communities, you can view and download the transcript online now! Two new funding opportunities are available to support the planning, implementation, or enhancement of innovative programs to improve the delivery of direct services to crime victims in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Apply by May 5, 2009. April 2009 OVC, with the New York State Crime Victims Board, has opened a Victim and Family Assistance Call Center for victims and family members affected by the tragic shooting in Binghamton, NY. Please call 1-866-361-9056 (within the U.S.) or 00-1-916-962-6285 (internationally) for referrals for counseling and other assistance and information about making donations to assist the victims. For detailed information about eligibility for benefits, visit www.cvb.state.ny.us/home.aspx. For more information and resources, see Random Acts of Violence. Registration is now open for the prelude events leading up to National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the Nation’s Capital. Events are free and open to the public; however, registration is required. March 2009 OVC has released the online-only Victim Impact: Listen and Learn Curriculum, geared toward helping offenders to become aware of the impact that crime has on victims. Victims and survivors speak about their experiences in the accompanying video clips. On March 18, 2009 at 2 pm (et), OVC and OJJDP are sponsoring an OVC Web Forum Guest Host Session on Providing Services to Victims of Bullying with Dr. Susan Limber and Dr. Patricia Agatston, coauthors of Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age. If you missed the February 18th Session on Safety Planning for Teen Victims of Dating Violence, you can view it online now! Register on or before March 16, 2009 for the Fifth National Sexual Assault Response Team Training Conference (May 27-29, 2009) at the reduced rate of $425.00. The registration fee after March 16, 2009 is $475.00. The OVC-funded event will feature 57 workshops, 6 keynote speakers, and an interactive improvisational closing performance. International Association of Chiefs of Police is seeking entries for the IACP/LogIn Excellence in Victim Services Award, which honors law enforcement agencies demonstrating excellence in innovative services to victims through victim-centered best practices. Check IACP's Web site for more information; entries are due by April 10, 2009. OVC will award $500,000 to provide training and technical assistance to American Indian/Native American grantees who have received funding through the FY09 Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Partnerships for Indian Communities Discretionary Grant Program. Apply by April 6, 2009. OVC will award up to $2.5 million to federally recognized tribes and nonprofit tribal organizations to improve the capacity of existing tribal systems to handle child abuse cases. Apply by April 6, 2009. OVC invites applications for State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) grants to develop SVAAs in states where one does not yet exist. Up to six first-year awards of $35,000 are available for this 3-year project. Apply by April 1, 2009. If you missed the February 18 Web Forum discussion on safety planning for teen victims of dating violence, you can view it online now. OVC has released the 2009 Resource Guide for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 26–May 2, 2009. Developed to help communities promote awareness of victim issues, this online guide includes camera-ready art files, public awareness posters, the 2009 theme DVD and screensaver, and more. February 2009 On February 17, 2009, the President signed into law, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. More than $2.76 billion of the bill will go to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to develop the Nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist victims. The Recovery Act provides for $100 million in funding for victim compensation and assistance. Of that $100 million, $47.5 million in formula funding will be directed to state agencies that administer VOCA-funded crime victim compensation programs, and an additional $47.5 million in formula funding will be directed to state agencies that administer VOCA-funded crime victim assistance programs. OVC will provide detailed guidance to the eligible state agencies on application and reporting requirements in the solicitations that are currently being developed. Five million dollars of the $100 million will be directed to discretionary grant projects. That $5 million will be used to make awards under the currently open National Field-Generated Training, Technical Assistance and Demonstration Projects (NFG) competitive grant solicitation that is listed under current funding.
For more information on the Recovery Act, visit:
Special Notice: Grants.gov will be offline this weekend, February 7-8, 2009, for scheduled technical upgrades. The system is scheduled to be brought back online at 11:59 PM EST February 8. January 2009 Apply by January 30, 2009, for the National Victim Assistance Academy to be held March 1–6, 2009, in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. Continuing Education Units will be awarded to participants for completing the training and pre-Academy assignments. Register now for the Fifth National Sexual Assault Response Team Training Conference on May 27–29, 2009, in Seattle, Washington. This OVC-funded event will feature 57 workshops, 5 keynote speakers, and an interactive improvisational closing performance. Scholarships are available! Deadline Extended. The National Crime Victim Law Institute, through a cooperative agreement with OVC, is soliciting proposals from nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to establish pro bono crime victim legal clinics that will provide direct legal services to crime victims in criminal courts. Please note that this extended deadline only applies to applicants seeking to establish a clinic in Washington, D.C. Sign up now for the National Crime Victims Rights Week 2009 Resource Guide for tips and materials you need to host an NCVRW event in your community. The upcoming NCVRW will be held April 26–May 2, 2009. Important Notice: Grants.gov is experiencing technical difficulties. OVC is offering funding opportunities for the following programs/activities:
Stalking: Know it. Name it. Stop it. January marks the sixth annual observance of National Stalking Awareness Month. OVC is joining DOJ's Office on Violence Against Women and the National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center to raise awareness of this violent, often deadly crime affecting more than 1 million women and nearly 400,000 men annually. January 2010
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and the National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center provide resources on the National Stalking Awareness Month Web site to encourage communities to focus attention on this serious and deadly crime. Visit the Web site to download resources, including fact sheets, media tools, brochures, and artwork, as you plan your local Stalking Awareness Month activities!
The OVC National Calendar of Events includes information on more than 200 upcoming events and is a great way to advertise local events for this upcoming year. Use this essential online tool to locate, plan, and promote victim assistance-related events nationwide. Visit the Add an Event page for more information. Substance Abuse and Victimization (January 2010) On December 8, 2009, OVC presented a Web Forum session on the Examining Correlations Between Substance Abuse and Victimization with Steve Walker, Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences at California State University (CSU), Fresno. If you missed the discussion, you can view it online now! Additionally, OVC provides resources on Drug-Related Victimization to assist service providers, and allied professionals.
Visit the Bureau of Justice Statistics Web site to view the new look and layout emphasizing new releases, special topics, and data tool resources. In the Victims section, visitors can find data and research on Special Topics such as— December 2009 December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (December 2009) In honor of National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides resources on their Web site to prevent drunk or drugged driving during the holiday season such as the 3D Planning Guide and a dedicated web site titled Stop IMPAIRED Driving. Related publications and additional resources are available to assist drunken driving victims, service providers, and allied professionals.
This new, user-friendly, award-winning e-learning tool is designed by DOJ to give victim service providers and allied professionals the knowledge and skills to more effectively serve victims of identity theft and assist with their financial and emotional recovery.
Be sure to visit OVC’s Training Center for the latest news on upcoming workshops. Consult the Winter 2010 Training schedule for more details or to register for these workshops:
November 2009 National Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment Survey (November 2009) OVC's National Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment Survey was developed to assess the needs of the victim services community. OVC encourages all victim service professionals to complete the online survey. Your input is vital in developing and designing new training opportunities. Register now and receive resources to help meet your identified needs. Training for Victim Service Providers (November 2009) Apply now for National Victim Assistance Academy V, to be held February 28-March 5, 2010, in Portland, Oregon. Continuing education units will be awarded to participants who complete all of the requirements from one of these tracks:
The application deadline is February 5, 2010. November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November 2009) In observance of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, OVC will hold a Web Forum on November 4, at 2 p.m. ET, on Serving Elder Abuse Victims in Indian Country. To assist American Indian victims, service providers, and allied professionals, OVC offers links to multiple resources, including:
U.S. Department of Justice Web Site Has a New Look (November 2009)
October 2009 Serving Crime Victims With Disabilities (October 2009) Disability advocates report an epidemic of victimization committed against people with disabilities, yet many agencies report they rarely serve these victims. A newly released study from the Bureau of Justice Statistics provides some concrete data on the number of people with disabilities who are impacted, Crime Against People With Disabilities, 2007. Learn more about this issue with OVC’s educational publications for serving victims with disabilities, covering:
OVC also offers links to related organizations and an OVC Web Forum discussion: Addressing Sexual Violence Against Individuals with Disabilities.
More than 10,000 programs are listed in OVC's Online Directory of Crime Victim Services, and your organization could be one of them. With more than 300,000 visits since 2003 and hundreds more every day, your program is sure to reach those who need it most. For directions on how to add your program, please visit the Get Posted section of the Web site.
With millions of families affected every year, domestic violence is everybody’s concern. VOCA funding through OVC supports victim assistance programs across the country, with victims of domestic violence accounting for nearly half of victims served in 2007-08. Direct services include crisis counseling, referrals, emergency shelter, and criminal justice support. To learn more about the topic, see related publications and visit the Domestic Violence Awareness Project Web Site.
New publications from Safe Start Center provide practical how-to information that frontline practitioners, managers, and administrators can use to address children’s exposure to violence. Two issue briefs are available:
OVC also offers relevant publications and links to related organizations to assist child abuse victims, service providers, and allied professionals. September 2009 National Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment Survey Now Online (September 2009) OVC encourages all victim service professionals to complete a new online National Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment Survey for the victim services community. Your input is vital and will inform OVC’s program planning and assist the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center in developing and designing new training opportunities. Register now and receive resources to help meet your identified needs.
The OVC National Calendar of Events includes information on more than 200 upcoming events. Use this essential online tool to locate, plan, and promote victim assistance-related events nationwide. Visit the Add an Event page for more information. Remembering Homicide Victims (September 2009) September 25, 2009, marks the third observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, which honors the memory of homicide victims and acknowledges the resulting long-term trauma for families, communities, and the Nation. To learn more about this special observance and how to support homicide survivors, visit the Parents of Murdered Children Web site. In addition, OVC offers resources and publications designed specifically to help grieving friends and relatives cope with the loss of a loved one. Deadline for 2010 National Crime Victims' Service Award Nominations Approaching! (September 2009) The deadline for submitting online nominations for the 2010 National Crime Victims' Service Awards is September 30. Visit the Awards Web site for more information about the nomination process, details about each award, and submission guidelines. August 2009 Conference Scholarships Are Available (August 2009) A limited number of scholarships are available for individuals working in victim services, disability services, and law enforcement to participate in the National Professional Training Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities on September 30–October 2, 2009, in Denver, Colorado. Workshops will address—
Apply by September 1, 2009, for scholarships of up to $1,000 to help pay for conference registration and other costs. OVC’s National T&TA Needs Assessment Survey Goes Online Summer 2009 Be among the first to take advantage of this new online tool to help you and your organization assess and meet your training and technical assistance needs. Sign up now to be notified when OVC launches its National Needs Assessment Survey. Nominate an Outstanding Victim Services Professional (August 2009) The nomination period for the 2010 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards is now open through September 30, 2009. Use the online nomination form to nominate individuals and programs for their outstanding efforts on behalf of crime victims. Visit the nomination Web site for additional information on how to submit a nomination, details about each award, and submission guidelines. The honorees will be announced at the prelude events for National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 18-24, 2010).
Visit OVC's Training Center to access the newly released Online Training Self Assessment Tool. Register now to identify and assess the training and technical assistance needs of your organization. July 2009
Victim Services in Rural Law Enforcement reviews the difficulties faced by victims in rural areas and how law enforcement officers are often the victims' only contact with the justice system. This resource also offers a blueprint for enhancing assistance in rural jurisdictions to assist law enforcement agencies in establishing their own programs. This publication is now available in hard copy and may be ordered online through the Publications/Products menu of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
National Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week will be observed July 19-25, 2009. OVC supports the efforts of the law enforcement community and provides resources and publications on crime victims' rights and services for victims and professionals in the corrections field. A new resource on the OVC Web site is the OVC-funded curriculum Victim Impact: Listen and Learn, which is geared toward teaching offenders to become aware of the impact that crime has on victims and to take responsibility for their actions. Nominate an Outstanding Victim Services Professional (July 2009) The nomination period for the 2010 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards is now open through September 30, 2009. Use the online nomination form to nominate individuals and programs for their outstanding efforts on behalf of crime victims. Visit the nomination Web site for additional information on how to submit a nomination, details about each award, and submission guidelines. The honorees will be announced at the prelude events for National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 18-24, 2010). June 2009 Training for Victim Service Providers (June 2009) Apply now for National Victim Assistance Academy IV, to be held August 2-7, 2009, in Louisville, Kentucky. Continuing Education Units will be awarded to participants who complete all the requirements of the Foundation-Level Training, Professional Skill-Building Institute, or Leadership Institute. Apply by June 30, 2009. Help for Crime Victim Service Providers (June 2009) OVC can help individuals and teams with financial aid to attend or plan conferences in order to address the unique needs of crime victims. For details on the application process and eligibility, consult the program pages for State and National Conference Support Programs and Scholarships from OVC.
The 4th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will be observed on June 15, 2009. OVC offers relevant publications and links to related organizations to assist victims of elder abuse, service providers, and allied professionals. If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call your state's elder abuse hotline or reporting number. You can learn more about this issue and download prevention and awareness materials by visiting the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Web site. May 2009 National Police Week (May 2009)
OVC also recognizes the critical role of law enforcement in responding to victims of crime.
This year marks the 26th annual observance of National Missing Children’s Day. In remembrance of the victims and recognition of the ongoing efforts to keep our children safe, OVC offers links to available resources for victim service providers and allied professionals, such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, as well as related publications. Law Enforcement & Victim Services (May 2009)
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: April 26–May 2, 2009 To commemorate NCVRW 2009, OVC has released five new resources to help providers enhance victim services:
For links to these and other NCVRW materials and information, visit OVC’s NCVRW Web page. March 2009 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: April 26–May 2, 2009 To help you plan for the upcoming National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), April 26–May 2, 2009, OVC has released its annual NCVRW Resource Guide online, which features materials to help communities promote awareness of crime victim issues, including:
OVC will open NCVRW with two prelude events in Washington, D.C. To learn about other NCVRW events, please visit OVC's National Calendar of Events. National Youth Violence Prevention Week: March 23–27, 2009 OVC also offers several resources on school and community issues, which provide information to help students cope with violence and address underlying causes of conflict. February 2009 Raising Awareness on Teen Dating Violence (February 2009) OVC also offers links to related organizations to assist dating violence victims, service providers, and allied professionals. You can learn more about this issue and download prevention and awareness materials from the Teen Dating Violence special feature section from National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS).
Register now for OVC's upcoming training workshops, including The Ultimate Trainer, February 10-12, 2009, in Denver, Colorado, and Responding to School Violence, March 18-19, 2009, in San Jose, California. Visit the training center today and view the upcoming online training opportunities as well as the Spring Training Schedule which include favorites from years past and several new workshops:
January 2009
Challenge your community to learn more and take action using the educational resources, media tools, and posters available off the new Stalking Awareness Web site. OVC also offers relevant publications and links to related organizations to assist stalking victims, service providers, and allied professionals. Start the Year with New Information Locate victim services in the United States and other countries with the Online Directory of Crime Victim Services, now offering enhanced search capabilities. Visit now and add your organization to the directory or sign up to receive alerts when new programs are added. Connect to peers and share ideas about best practices with help from the OVC Web Forum, which offers guest host sessions on high-interest topics in the crime victims' field:
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National Missing Children’s Day (May 25)